you haul
Monday, April 24
There's almost too much to love at H&M, starting with the leather sandals ($75), above, the fringe skirt, the knit maxi, the denim wrap, the pink ruffle skirt and blouse, and the studded sandals. All bound to blow out the door!
work end
Friday, April 21
I'm wrapping up this work week with approximately 30 open tabs on my computer browser, one of which features the Pinterest image, above, of stylist Brie Welch (AKA the whiz behind Katie Holmes' New York-cool look), wearing the chicest (and most effortless) shirt dress ever. I was shocked to discover that this picture was taken in 2016--and yet she looks totally up to date, if not ahead of the curve. Of course, her outfit inspired me to source a timeless shirt dress of my own (and open several more tabs!). So far, I've found this, this and this! And these shoes by Loeffler Randall are right-now updates on her old Miu Miu flats. Another open tab links to the simple off-the-shoulder $300 Sir dress, below, which I will close as soon as I buy it. It will be put to work for summer weekends and then some!
net worth
Thursday, April 20
Finally, the sun's out in LA and it feels like... LA again! Which means it's time to put my warm-weather wardrobe back into rotation--and enhance it with an assist from Net-A-Porter, offering 20% off on select spring-ready styles, such as the striking Agua by Bendita, above, and the Faithfull the Brand dress, below, plus these straight-leg Frame jeans, this Hunza G bandeau bikini, this Proenza Schouler maxi and these Aquazurra embellished lace-up sandals. Shop the rarely-staged sale here!
hot shirt
Wednesday, April 19
I've always appreciated the timelessness and versatility of a button-down shirt. Mine have always gotten a ton of wear, including on the tennis court yesterday (!), which has not only deepened my gratitude for this wardrobe staple but has whet my appetite for more. The best of the current options are beyond basic, plus the right amount of loose-fitting and chic. I just bought the punchy, pinstriped (and on sale!) Faithfull the Brand, above (also here), to wear with both bikinis and my favorite blue jeans (and these cute new flats!). Also top-notch: this Madewell, this Denimist, this Staud and this Vince.
studly
Tuesday, April 18
Everyone will think they're Valentino and that's ok!
1. La Ligne dress, $425, netaporter.com
2. Missoma earrings, $317, shopbop.com
3. Rhode x Target crochet bag, $35, target.com
4. Jeffrey Campbell sandals, $134, nordstrom.com
spring stock-up
Monday, April 17
When I spontaneously spring-cleaned my closet(s) on Sunday morning, I had no idea I'd be able to replenish today with all sorts of new sunny pretties at a discount, thanks to Shopbop's just-launched Style Event. (Get up to 25% off sitewide with the code STYLE through 4/17). The sale is teeming with approximately 2800 gorgeous dresses to compliment my future sun-kissed glow, such as the rickrack Sea New York, above left, plus these soiree-ready lovelies from Sea, Zimmermann, Xirena, and Scotch & Soda. There are also everyday statements on offer, such as these perfect Khaite jeans, this Clare V bucket bag, these Nili Lotan trousers, and these Proenza Schouler mules. You can also find the fun floral Cara Cara shirt I'm wearing, below! Check it out here!
baggy and beautiful
Friday, April 14
For me, warmer weather usually comes with the challenge of finding the newest and cutest pair of white jeans. This season is proving trickier than usual as the current must-have silhouette is distinctly baggier and looser-fitting. I'm good with this new relaxed fit and its inherent ease and comfort--but I won't wear it unless it's 100% flattering! Thankfully, there are a few options that manage to tick the trend box and compliment my figure. They include these loose-but-not-too-loose pairs by Grlfrnd, Khaite, Anine Bing, Levi's, and The Row.
crown jewel
Friday, April 14
I snapped up this bejeweled blouse with major Miu Miu vibes--and sized up for a louche, oversized fit.
1. Zara embellished top, $89, zara.com
2. Citizens of Humanity jeans, $320, mytheresa.com
3. Bauble Bar ring, $178, baublebar.com
4. Retrofete bag, $450, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Loeffler Randall flats, $275, loefflerrandall.com
heat wave style
Thursday, April 13
Courtney Grow is weathering New York's heat wave, no sweat, in a sized-up, roomier-fitting Khaite, above, and inspiring me to stock up on all things sunshine-ready, including the new monogrammed Mark and Graham straw hats, below, the rattan Serpui clutch, the denim Reformation dress, and the Gap shirt, all below. Now, if only the sun would shine in LA!
bit by bit
Thursday, April 13
The true cuteness of these Jeffrey Campbell jelly slides is thoroughly realized upon comfortably slipping your foot inside. And, yes, it's a dead ringer for Gucci--all for $44! Added bonus: this bit-hardware sandal comes in other compelling colors, like red, black and beige. I am seriously contemplating buying them all!



























